Troublesome cramps, bloating and headaches have spurred some career-driven women to stop their periods indefinitely, so that they can keep up with the boys at work. This phenomenon is made [...]
Children as young as two years old and below are increasingly being given powerful antipsychotic drugs meant for adults, according to Alan Schwarz of The New York Times. In 2014, nearly 20, [...]
A component of ancient Chinese medicine, acupuncture is documented as being used for medical purposes as far back as 2,000 years ago. Some even say it was practiced in China 4,000 years ago [...]
The looming antibiotic apocalypse could soon plunge medicine back into the dark ages. Scientists have recently discovered bacteria that can resist colistin – the antibiotic of last resort – [...]
A hormone treatment frequently used to help men suffering from prostate cancer may be doubling their risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research presented on Monday. [...]
Under new legislation already passed by the House, pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices may soon be as loosely regulated as the 80,000+ harmful chemicals allowed in everyday products, m [...]
In a shocking move, the American Medical Association (AMA) has called for a COMPLETE BAN on direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs and implantable medical devices. AMA, the l [...]
Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of injury and death in the United States, with prescription drugs and heroin being responsible for more than half of those deaths, according to stat [...]
